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A review by kerameia
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
4.0
Surprised by how much I liked it towards the end, and upon finishing it. The mystery behind the cards and the eventual reveal of their sender are a strong appeal, but what particularly drew me into the story was (is) Ed's development. He is drawn, initially by force of the cards and then voluntarily, outside of himself and his mediocre life into the lives of others. Tons of feels in the glimpses of other people's lives that we would have looked over if Ed hadn't been directed to stop in on them.
Some of the lines and the descriptions in this scene are particularly poignant. I especially like (the top of) page 283. But the book is not overly sentimental or heavy with symbolism. Some parts are just funny in their dry humour, witty observance.
Finally, that closing line--great line and a powerful yet simple conclusion. You'll know what I mean if you read it ;)
Some of the lines and the descriptions in this scene are particularly poignant. I especially like (the top of) page 283. But the book is not overly sentimental or heavy with symbolism. Some parts are just funny in their dry humour, witty observance.
Finally, that closing line--great line and a powerful yet simple conclusion. You'll know what I mean if you read it ;)